A Good Name

Good Morning,

Proverbs 22:1 (NIV)
A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

Somewhere along the way, in time that is now gone and past us by, it seems we've lost the wisdom of the words we read in today's Scripture verse. Something appears to have changed in human beings and what was once deemed valuable above almost everything else has now been replaced by "profit at all costs" and "uncontrolled greed" in almost every society on the planet.

So, I would ask: What is more desirable or valuable than one's good name; one's reputation? How on earth could anyone value money more than to be esteemed by people in our communities?

Now, I know that there will be people who will argue that this phenomenon doesn't affect Christians. Some will say that if we have accepted Jesus Christ into our lives as Lord and Savior that His teachings and our Christian doctrinal beliefs will take precedent over this greed and profit mind set of the world. Really? Think about it for a bit and then take a long, hard look around. Because, my friends, it is unfortunate that this kind of thinking is becoming more or less permanently entrenched into the minds of too many "good" Christians.

Short message today.

Think about this verse. What is important in your life? What drives you each day? What is it that gets you excited?

Just something to think about; pray about; and ask God's guidance and direction about.

Love, peace, and blessings,

David